• Washington Square - The tour starts at Washington Square, a place whose beauty contrasts with its original use as a potter’s field.
• Independence Mall - Prior to becoming the tourist-friendly area it is today, the vicinity of Independence Hall was a neighborhood with a rich history of forgotten burials.
• National Constitution Center - During the museum’s construction, archaeologists uncovered numerous expected and unexpected artifacts. The tour will explore the areas outside the museum where these discoveries were made.
• Franklin Square - Although Franklin Square was always intended for public use, some communities historically used it for burning and abandoning their dead.
• Betsy Ross House - While the Betsy Ross House offers many intriguing burial stories, the main point of interest lies across the street, beneath an unassuming condo building.

• Guiding Services

• Bottled water

Why search for ghosts when you can discover long-lost graveyards and mass burial sites?

Throughout Philadelphia’s history, the living have constructed streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over forgotten burial grounds. Consequently, unexpected discoveries often occur during excavations in the city.

Embark on a fascinating and eerie journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to reveal intriguing stories and may prompt a reconsideration of where one walks.

This 2-hour tour begins at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknowns in Washington Square Park and concludes near the Betsy Ross House. Along the way, participants will see:

• Arch Street Meeting House
• Franklin Square
• Seemingly ordinary sidewalks that conceal the deceased

Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for the weather.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.